Adhesive solutions driven to please you.

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1 Adhesive solutions driven to please you.

2 The automotive industry relies on adhesive solutions. High-end adhesive tapes come from Lohmann. Today, the construction of vehicles is more complex than ever. The reasons are manifold: on the one hand the customer s demands for quality, design, comfort and economy have risen enormously; on the other hand manufacturers and suppliers search for innovative materials, new production techniques and more efficient processes. So it s good to know that high-end adhesive solutions make an important contribution and are becoming an ever more frequent alternative to screws and clips. The reasons are obvious: because of their high flexibility, adhesive bonds adapt perfectly to all kinds of different constructions and ensure reliable fixation. In addition, tapes satisfy practical auxiliary functions. Thus vehicles can be made to be lighter, to vibrate less, to be quieter and more environmentally friendly. And last but not least, adhesive solutions are also the best choice from an economic aspect because they are perfectly suited to automated assembly processes. As a consequence: cycle times are shorter and there is greater efficiency in assembly. It is no wonder then that in today s automobile an average of 4.5 m 2 of tape can be found. As one of the first companies in the world, Lohmann has demonstrated over many years and in numerous industries how adhesive solutions can make processes more efficient and can result in completely new fields of application. This is also true for the automotive industry. Our name stands for more than 70 years of expertise in adhesives, for innovative developments, the most modern manufacturing methods, uncompromising quality and consistent customer focus. Convince yourself of our know-how over the following pages and acquaint yourself with a partner who can make more of a difference to you. Lohmann is present in more than 50 countries worldwide. Uncompromising quality and a range that is perfectly aligned with the needs of the automotive industry. Adhesive solutions result in shorter assembly cycle times.

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4 The Bonding Engineers the specialists for your individual adhesive solution. 360

5 Whether for a passenger car, commercial motor vehicle or caravan, whether for interiors or exteriors Lohmann tapes and selfadhesive die-cut parts are standard today in many vehicle manufacturers production series. Our products are used for assembling numerous automotive components. For example, for the running board, trim parts and side body mouldings, for heated seats, for the roof liner, behind emblems, wing mirrors and much more. What customers appreciate particularly about Lohmann: with each adhesive solution we never lose sight of the big picture. What requirements are placed on the adhesive solution? On which substrate is it to be attached? How can a particularly efficient automated solution be found? And these are only a few of the questions for which the answer is important to us from the outset. Benefit from our comprehensive development know-how. Talk to us about your ideas and concepts. For us, your request is the start of a tailor-made, professional engineering process. From developing the suitable adhesive and custom converting through to efficient incorporation of the end product in your production process our experts have extensive expertise in automobile production and work together with you to find the right overall solution. Choose the Bonding Engineers. With our adhesive solutions you ll have a smooth ride all the way. Adhesive production Coating Laminating Converting Die-cutting Application Adhesive production. Besides a large selection of already specified adhesives, we also modify adhesives according to customer-specific requirements. Our research and development department with its entire knowhow is at your disposal. Coating. Thanks to the use of modern production processes, we coat carrier materials such as foam and non-woven materials, films or fabrics with adhesive layers that have the smallest thickness tolerances. Laminating. During lamination we create various product combinations for specific applications using different materials, entirely according to the requirements of our customers. Converting. Whether rolls, spools or sheets Lohmann manufactures coated materials in various dimensions or according to individual customer s requests. Die-cutting. In our modern die-cutting centres we manufacture highly precise, self-adhesive die-cut parts with all kinds of different material combinations and with production tolerances in the μm range. Application. Lohmann has modern test and manufacturing methods at its disposal to guarantee that our products meet the high quality requirements of the automotive industry. Together with mechanical engineers, our experienced application engineers ensure smooth process integration of the adhesive solution into the production line on site. We attach the utmost importance to research and development at Lohmann. Our coating plants are state-of-the-art. Spool converting according to individual customer s requests. Precise die-cutting and manufacturing tolerances in the μm range.

6 Development partner and the driving force for your success. The automotive industry is high-tech and marked by constant progress. It is not surprising that the development of adhesive solutions is also increasingly facing new demands and conditions. Adhesive bonds have to be adapted to different surfaces, materials and target applications in order to achieve the desired performance. This is where Lohmann demonstrates its innovative strengths time and time again. For example, with new adhesive bonds for modern low-energy paint surfaces or environmentally friendly low-emission tapes, we were the first to satisfy the strict conditions laid down by the automotive industry. Perfect solutions evolve only in dialogue. There can be no perfect solutions in automotive manufacturing without an intensive exchange among all the partners involved. This also applies to adhesive solutions. This is why dialogue with OEM and suppliers is particularly important to us. And one reason why Lohmann is in such demand as a development partner in the automotive industry. We develop individual adhesive solutions hand in hand with OEM providers and suppliers, from the initial idea for a prototype through to the finished product ready to go into series production and including individual logistics concepts. You will benefit from the broad range of know-how offered by our research and development department just as from our technical support. Your guarantee: we have acquired experience over many years in series supply and can react fast and flexibly to changes in needs and trends and on a worldwide basis, thanks to our international presence. OEM Lohmann Suppliers

7 International project teams. As far as processes are concerned, nothing runs smoothly in the automotive industry without partners who are used to working in international project teams. And above all partners who are present locally and provide the necessary expertise there. Requirements that Lohmann has satisfied for many years. Because as a partner to the automotive industry, Lohmann is represented in over 50 countries and has subsidiaries in Europe, America and Asia. In other words, the best prerequisites for a successful co-operation. We are ready. Your demand: Suitable adhesive solutions for automotive engineering Lohmann offers you: Years of experience in the automotive industry Products with tested top quality Joint implementation of complex technical concepts High expertise in research and development Work in international project teams Cost-effective logistics concepts The Bonding Engineers: qualified specialists for your individual adhesive solution Your benefit: Economic and safe processes As your development partner, we create customised adhesive solutions from the blueprint to the finished series product. We support your automation processes with individual application solutions. Adhesive solutions are tested in climate chambers according to all usual automotive specifications.

8 Lohmann - The Bonding Engineers. Contacts worldwide: /0511/e Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG Irlicher Strasse Neuwied / Germany Phone: Fax: transportation@lohmann-tapes.com